This will be our 6th FireDrums gathering and we are expecting the largest participation yet.
Though FireDrums is not an exclusive gathering, we wish to keep the focus on fire arts and acoustic drumming and other related instruments. Therefore, while friends and family of all ages are welcome, we ask that you not disseminate information to other lists not directly related to these arts.

There are many 'events', 'parties' and 'happenings' thru out the year. However, FireDrums is a wonderfully fun gathering of learning, sharing and participating and is not a rave or party scene. FireDrums is a gathering of all ages and we cherish this very special weekend and ask that all attending show the utmost respect for everyone as well as the amazingly beautiful setting where we will gather. FireDrums is a Leave No Trace Gathering. Please help us keep the costs as low as possible by keeping the camp clean and taking all trash and recyclables with you.

To ensure the safest and most positive experience for everyone, please read the important information below.

TICKETS
Tickets are presale only. Cost is $60 per ticket, which includes Paypal fee. No tickets will be available at the gate. Please see the TICKETS page for further instructions and to purchase tickets. Attendance will be limited to 300 people.

CAMPING
This is a LNT (Leave No Trace) gathering. Please bring plenty of trash bags and take everything you brought with you when you leave. There are ample camp spaces to set up tents; some have tables, running water and outhouses thru out the camp. There are hot showers and restrooms a short walk from most camp spaces. NO CARS ALLOWED IN THE CAMP SITE AREAS. If you wish to camp in your vehicle, you will be parked below in a specified area. There is VERY LIMITED room for "small RV's. There are no RV hook-ups. Parking is limited so PLEASE carpool.

WORKSHOPS
The focus and vision of FireDrums is to bring people together to make new friends and to learn and share knowledge in the arts of flo and spinning, and percussion and acoustic instruments. There will be many workshops in various areas and skill levels of these crafts thru out the weekend led by some of the arts most talented and experienced instructors. Please see the WORKSHOPS page for a partial list of bios and information about these instructors and workshops.

COMMUNITY MEALS AND COOKING
NO OPEN FLAMES OR INDIVIDUAL CAMP FIRES are allowed other than pre specified fire pits.
ONLY self contained cooking stoves are to be used for cooking in camp sites.
There is a lodge with a large kitchen where we will be having pot luck meals prepared by volunteers.
The kitchen is reserved for those preparing community meals and is not available for individual private use.
If you want to join in preparing the community meals, please send a message to community@firedrums.org.
Community meals will be from 11am to 1 pm and from 5pm to 7pm. The lodge is reserved at all other times for workshops.
If you would like to join in the community meals, we will be organizing a list of foods and items needed and preparing a "tentative" list of meals, including vegetarian meals. This discussion can be found on the Forum chat boards.

WHAT TO BRING, OR NOT TO BRING
We will be in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 30 to 40 minutes from the nearest stores and shops. There is no food or "necessities" vending on site.
The weather at the time of year of the gathering can range from a beautiful warm sunny day (sun block & hat), to breezy, to a "slight" possibility of rain, to chilly nights.
In short, bring everything you need for an outdoor weekend; clothing, food, personals etc.
As at any other venue, no alcohol or drugs are allowed.
And sorry, but per camp rules, no animals (dogs) allowed.

Please remember: There will be NO TICKETS SOLD at the door. Tickets are only available thru PayPal.

Thanks and blessings,
from all the volunteers collaborating to make this gathering the most special weekend ever.